POPEYE'S #861.
7430 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
12 of 16 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TSC FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHICKEN, POTATOES AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE ORIGINAL PERSON AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BREADING TABLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAAIN
ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, DISH AREA, AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 242024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA, IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS AND CLOSET AREA IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
MAR 72024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND HAVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS, LIGHT FIXTURE COVERS AND PIPES ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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JAN 182024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS, LIGHT FIXTURE COVERS AND PIPES ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
NOV 272023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL DINING TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DINING TABLES AFTER CUSTOMER USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALL AND CEILING ABOVE HANDSINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 212023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
THE FRYERS AND BREADING TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALL THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
THE FRYERS AND BREADING TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 52023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DOOR HANDLES ON CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN NEED OF CORRECTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT HEAT SENSOR AND MAINTAIN ICE FREE.
CABINET HOLDING SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES, BY THE WATER HEATER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES UNDER FRYERS, AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
MAY 52022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
MAR 312022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING ANY TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
NOV 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE FRONT HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 222021FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN TENDERS AND NUGGETS IN CONTAINERS OF WATER SITTING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE TOLIET ROOMS IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE FRONT HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED URINE AND STAINS ON THE TOLIET SEAT OF THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE REAR CLOSET NEAR THE TOLIET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
JUL 152020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED CRACKED LID ON BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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